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Pests, Diseases and Cures

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  2. Marley Farley
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    Safe ways to deter Cats from your Garden Information only..

    Cayenne or black pepper can be sprinkled around garden in your borders and anywhere you don't want them to go. This is rather unpleasant but harmless and apart from some sneezing it will...
    Cayenne or black pepper can be sprinkled around garden in your borders and anywhere you don't want them to go. This is rather unpleasant but harmless and apart from some sneezing it will eventually keep them away from the area I have found. Garlic, in a spray, which contains garlic oil also...
    Cayenne or black pepper can be sprinkled around garden in your borders and anywhere you don't want them to go. This is rather unpleasant but harmless and apart from some sneezing it will eventually keep them away from the area I have found....
    Cayenne or black pepper can be sprinkled around garden in your borders and anywhere you don't want them to go. This is rather unpleasant but harmless and apart from some sneezing it will...
    Marley Farley, Jan 4, 2014
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    Marley Farley
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  3. Kandy
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    Lily Beetles and Larva...

    Strangely they ate my cream little but two orange ones survive. I knocked one off my plant and squared it under my foot, left a great big red blob on the patio
    Strangely they ate my cream little but two orange ones survive. I knocked one off my plant and squared it under my foot, left a great big red blob on the patio
    Strangely they ate my cream little but two orange ones survive. I knocked one off my plant and squared it under my foot, left a great big red blob on the patio
    Strangely they ate my cream little but two orange ones survive. I knocked one off my plant and squared it under my foot, left a great big red blob on the patio
    Kandy, May 30, 2011 ... 2 3 4
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  4. Marley Farley
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    Did you know.... WASPS HATE PEPPERMINT..!!

    Of my god, that's the first time I hear about this...
    Of my god, that's the first time I hear about this...
    Of my god, that's the first time I hear about this...
    Of my god, that's the first time I hear about this...
    Marley Farley, Aug 12, 2018 ... 2
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    waylannder2002
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  5. Marley Farley
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    Cat Deterrent Talk.? All post of this nature in this thread only.. Humane talk only please.!

    That's got to have been the King Tom of the area! That's hilarious! :heehee:
    That's got to have been the King Tom of the area! That's hilarious! :heehee:
    That's got to have been the King Tom of the area! That's hilarious! :heehee:
    That's got to have been the King Tom of the area! That's hilarious! :heehee:
    Marley Farley, Feb 25, 2013 ... 16 17 18
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    Mrs. B.
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  6. Marley Farley
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    An Organic Mite Control Spray for your Greenhouse..!!

    Hiya Daisybelle :) As often as possible but for me 2 or 3 times is enough......an evening spray would keep foliage damp all night. I had peaches in a conservatory a few years back and red spider was...
    Hiya Daisybelle :) As often as possible but for me 2 or 3 times is enough......an evening spray would keep foliage damp all night. I had peaches in a conservatory a few years back and red spider was rife. I lightly sprayed with water regularly .....no sprays other than water for me on edible...
    Hiya Daisybelle :) As often as possible but for me 2 or 3 times is enough......an evening spray would keep foliage damp all night. I had peaches in a conservatory a few years back and red spider was rife. I lightly sprayed with water regularly...
    Hiya Daisybelle :) As often as possible but for me 2 or 3 times is enough......an evening spray would keep foliage damp all night. I had peaches in a conservatory a few years back and red spider was...
    Marley Farley, Mar 29, 2011 ... 2
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    Verdun
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  8. tjrundy

    Yucca plant with no leaves!

    I'd leave the old stem alone, it will sprout new growth when it ready, it could take a few months at this time of the year. In the meantime be careful not to over water, it will require very...
    I'd leave the old stem alone, it will sprout new growth when it ready, it could take a few months at this time of the year. In the meantime be careful not to over water, it will require very little and is probably best kept a bit dry.As to the cutting, I betting its not rooted yet, new...
    I'd leave the old stem alone, it will sprout new growth when it ready, it could take a few months at this time of the year. In the meantime be careful not to over water, it will require very little and is probably best kept a bit dry.As to...
    I'd leave the old stem alone, it will sprout new growth when it ready, it could take a few months at this time of the year. In the meantime be careful not to over water, it will require very...
    tjrundy, Nov 9, 2009
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    pete
    Nov 9, 2009
  9. rosebay

    Young shoots half eaten...prune back?

    fThank you @Lolimac my friend I'm sure that our good friend @Spruce really meant B old probably just a typing error:lunapic 130165696578242 5:
    fThank you @Lolimac my friend I'm sure that our good friend @Spruce really meant B old probably just a typing error:lunapic 130165696578242 5:
    fThank you @Lolimac my friend I'm sure that our good friend @Spruce really meant B old probably just a typing error:lunapic 130165696578242 5:
    fThank you @Lolimac my friend I'm sure that our good friend @Spruce really meant B old probably just a typing error:lunapic 130165696578242 5:
    rosebay, May 11, 2015
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    wiseowl
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  10. Ariadae

    Yikes!sheep invaders

    "Shall I make them a nice pot of tea to go with that Dear?"
    "Shall I make them a nice pot of tea to go with that Dear?"
    "Shall I make them a nice pot of tea to go with that Dear?"
    "Shall I make them a nice pot of tea to go with that Dear?"
    Ariadae, Jun 19, 2012
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    Phil A
    Jun 19, 2012
  11. Markb24

    Yew hedging issue

    I think they look fineBecause they were rootballed the roots won't have ventured far, yet. The soil in the rootball is probably very different to yours (and they may have been severely...
    I think they look fineBecause they were rootballed the roots won't have ventured far, yet. The soil in the rootball is probably very different to yours (and they may have been severely root-pruned when the rootballiing was done). Therefore very important to get water into the original...
    I think they look fineBecause they were rootballed the roots won't have ventured far, yet. The soil in the rootball is probably very different to yours (and they may have been severely root-pruned when the rootballiing was done). Therefore...
    I think they look fineBecause they were rootballed the roots won't have ventured far, yet. The soil in the rootball is probably very different to yours (and they may have been severely...
    Markb24, Apr 18, 2020
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    Kristen
    Apr 18, 2020
  12. daveM

    yew hedge disease?

    Thanks to all for the replies. I'd post a picture but I cant see an obvious solution
    Thanks to all for the replies. I'd post a picture but I cant see an obvious solution
    Thanks to all for the replies. I'd post a picture but I cant see an obvious solution
    Thanks to all for the replies. I'd post a picture but I cant see an obvious solution
    daveM, Oct 20, 2007
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    daveM
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  13. 1eyedjack
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    Yet another slug/snail solution

    What a beautifully-written post!:)
    What a beautifully-written post!:)
    What a beautifully-written post!:)
    What a beautifully-written post!:)
    1eyedjack, May 22, 2016
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    noisette47
    May 22, 2016
  14. stony

    yet another identifiacation please of a pest.

    Wooly aphidsWoolly Aphids - description and control
    Wooly aphidsWoolly Aphids - description and control
    Wooly aphidsWoolly Aphids - description and control
    Wooly aphidsWoolly Aphids - description and control
    stony, Jun 23, 2018
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    Scrungee
    Jun 23, 2018
  15. Victoria

    Yellowing Yuccas

    Got it in one .... I'm beautiful enough without it ...:rolleyes::D
    Got it in one .... I'm beautiful enough without it ...:rolleyes::D
    Got it in one .... I'm beautiful enough without it ...:rolleyes::D
    Got it in one .... I'm beautiful enough without it ...:rolleyes::D
    Victoria, Jun 17, 2008
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    Victoria
    Jun 18, 2008
  16. Max6389

    Yellowing on leaves

    Ah, the people before did have a bird feeder here. It could be wheat. Thank you for your answers
    Ah, the people before did have a bird feeder here. It could be wheat. Thank you for your answers
    Ah, the people before did have a bird feeder here. It could be wheat. Thank you for your answers
    Ah, the people before did have a bird feeder here. It could be wheat. Thank you for your answers
    Max6389, May 4, 2020
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    Max6389
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  17. Victoria

    Yellowing Leaves

    Hi,sorry to hyjack but i`m having a similar problem with this climbing rose.The leaves are going yellow and also very brittle.Not all but dotted about including new leaves.I give it loads of water...
    Hi,sorry to hyjack but i`m having a similar problem with this climbing rose.The leaves are going yellow and also very brittle.Not all but dotted about including new leaves.I give it loads of water and recently some rose food.It doesn`t seem to have affected its growth as it`s already hit the...
    Hi,sorry to hyjack but i`m having a similar problem with this climbing rose.The leaves are going yellow and also very brittle.Not all but dotted about including new leaves.I give it loads of water and recently some rose food.It doesn`t seem to...
    Hi,sorry to hyjack but i`m having a similar problem with this climbing rose.The leaves are going yellow and also very brittle.Not all but dotted about including new leaves.I give it loads of water...
    Victoria, Apr 24, 2007
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    elainefiz
    Apr 27, 2007
  18. stez

    yellowing leaf

    they've not been in that long (18 months) and went into pretty ****py ground (improved) i've popped some growmore round to little effect, i will dose them up with iron and a splash of trace...
    they've not been in that long (18 months) and went into pretty ****py ground (improved) i've popped some growmore round to little effect, i will dose them up with iron and a splash of trace elements. cheers lads
    they've not been in that long (18 months) and went into pretty ****py ground (improved) i've popped some growmore round to little effect, i will dose them up with iron and a splash of trace elements. cheers lads
    they've not been in that long (18 months) and went into pretty ****py ground (improved) i've popped some growmore round to little effect, i will dose them up with iron and a splash of trace...
    stez, Jul 2, 2007
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    stez
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  19. GC

    Yellowing fatsia japonica ? why

    Thanks for setting my mind at rest Jazid!
    Thanks for setting my mind at rest Jazid!
    Thanks for setting my mind at rest Jazid!
    Thanks for setting my mind at rest Jazid!
    GC, Jun 14, 2006
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  20. Lolimac

    Yellowing Buxus....

    You could perhaps put some plastic around the plant / container so that the rain runs off,rather than into, the container? That would prevent it getting any more wet in the winter. Or move them...
    You could perhaps put some plastic around the plant / container so that the rain runs off,rather than into, the container? That would prevent it getting any more wet in the winter. Or move them into garage / under carport / overhang (they'd need light periodically if in garage though, so that's...
    You could perhaps put some plastic around the plant / container so that the rain runs off,rather than into, the container? That would prevent it getting any more wet in the winter. Or move them into garage / under carport / overhang (they'd need...
    You could perhaps put some plastic around the plant / container so that the rain runs off,rather than into, the container? That would prevent it getting any more wet in the winter. Or move them...
    Lolimac, Oct 14, 2012
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    Kristen
    Oct 14, 2012
  21. paddy_rice

    Yellowing bean plants

    Yes, you are right Dai. I have fed my beans a good feed of Tomorite and hey presto they are back to a healthy green again and have their first blooms on them.
    Yes, you are right Dai. I have fed my beans a good feed of Tomorite and hey presto they are back to a healthy green again and have their first blooms on them.
    Yes, you are right Dai. I have fed my beans a good feed of Tomorite and hey presto they are back to a healthy green again and have their first blooms on them.
    Yes, you are right Dai. I have fed my beans a good feed of Tomorite and hey presto they are back to a healthy green again and have their first blooms on them.
    paddy_rice, Jun 7, 2008
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    moyra
    Jun 10, 2008
  22. beanie b12

    Yellowing bay leaves.

    I don't know what but something has ravaged the leaves on my bay tree. I planted it out last year. Hope it picks up this year.
    I don't know what but something has ravaged the leaves on my bay tree. I planted it out last year. Hope it picks up this year.
    I don't know what but something has ravaged the leaves on my bay tree. I planted it out last year. Hope it picks up this year.
    I don't know what but something has ravaged the leaves on my bay tree. I planted it out last year. Hope it picks up this year.
    beanie b12, Apr 3, 2008
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    johnbinkley
    Apr 24, 2008
  23. Caroline33

    Yellowing azalea woes

    Growmore is a good general fertiliser around the garden and veg patch but you need something more specific as you have found out for your azalea ...
    Growmore is a good general fertiliser around the garden and veg patch but you need something more specific as you have found out for your azalea ...
    Growmore is a good general fertiliser around the garden and veg patch but you need something more specific as you have found out for your azalea ...
    Growmore is a good general fertiliser around the garden and veg patch but you need something more specific as you have found out for your azalea ...
    Caroline33, Jun 14, 2021
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    Spruce
    Jun 14, 2021
  24. stephenprudence

    yellow spotting on Cordyline?

    I think it's time to remove the dead Autumn leaves out of the crown :snork: yes from a distance it's not noticeable, but if it doesn't kill it I'll get something to treat potential fungus/bacteria come...
    I think it's time to remove the dead Autumn leaves out of the crown :snork: yes from a distance it's not noticeable, but if it doesn't kill it I'll get something to treat potential fungus/bacteria come spring.
    I think it's time to remove the dead Autumn leaves out of the crown :snork: yes from a distance it's not noticeable, but if it doesn't kill it I'll get something to treat potential fungus/bacteria come spring.
    I think it's time to remove the dead Autumn leaves out of the crown :snork: yes from a distance it's not noticeable, but if it doesn't kill it I'll get something to treat potential fungus/bacteria come...
    stephenprudence, Dec 30, 2012
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  25. acather96

    Yellow spots on Royal Purple leaves

    Yep, after further research it looks like it definitely is autumn colours. Thanks very much guys :)
    Yep, after further research it looks like it definitely is autumn colours. Thanks very much guys :)
    Yep, after further research it looks like it definitely is autumn colours. Thanks very much guys :)
    Yep, after further research it looks like it definitely is autumn colours. Thanks very much guys :)
    acather96, Oct 20, 2012
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    acather96
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  26. Rouxbee

    Yellow spots

    Then all of a sudden, the plant dies, along with 2 reputations.:D:D Only joking Ruby, it IS scorch.:thumb:
    Then all of a sudden, the plant dies, along with 2 reputations.:D:D Only joking Ruby, it IS scorch.:thumb:
    Then all of a sudden, the plant dies, along with 2 reputations.:D:D Only joking Ruby, it IS scorch.:thumb:
    Then all of a sudden, the plant dies, along with 2 reputations.:D:D Only joking Ruby, it IS scorch.:thumb:
    Rouxbee, Jun 3, 2008
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    daitheplant
    Jun 3, 2008
  27. gally

    yellow powder stuff on my weeping willow

    yes its exactly the same thank you very much what a great site!!
    yes its exactly the same thank you very much what a great site!!
    yes its exactly the same thank you very much what a great site!!
    yes its exactly the same thank you very much what a great site!!
    gally, Aug 17, 2005
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